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Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commander, officials say
BAGHDAD (AP) - A U.S. drone strike hit a car in the Iraqi capital Wednesday night, killing three members of the powerful Kataib Hezbollah militia, including a high-ranking commander, officials said. T...
Feb 07, 2024
Singh threatens end of pact with Liberals, but says it will be government's fault
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says if the government doesn't make good on pharmacare legislation by March, that would kill the Liberal-NDP political pact. But he's making it clear that an...
Feb 07, 2024
Toronto Argonauts sign American receiver Coxie to contract extension
TORONTO - American receiver Damonte Coxie signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts Football on Wednesday. Coxie, 27, was eligible to become a free agent Tuesday. The six-foot-three, 200-...
Feb 07, 2024
After two championship seasons with Forge FC, Abou Sissoko signs with Atletico Ottawa
Midfielder Abou Sissoko, who spent the last two seasons with CPL champion Forge FC, has joined Atletico Ottawa on a two-year contract. "Sissoko is a player who fits perfectly with the characteristics ...
Feb 07, 2024
B.C.'s dismal snow season is a glimpse of the future, says ski resort researcher
VANCOUVER - Views of Metro Vancouver's ski hills looming over the city are a sea of green after a winter of record-breaking warmth, sparse snow and torrential rain. Skiers and snowboarders have faced ...
Feb 07, 2024
Running back Stanback seeks redemption and respect in move to B.C. Lions
William Stanback sees the next CFL season as a redemption year. The 29-year-old American had spent the last five seasons with the Montreal Alouettes before being released last week. The B.C. Lions sig...
Feb 07, 2024
Preliminary results show Azerbaijan's president wins reelection
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) - Preliminary results of Azerbaijan's presidential elections show an expected victory for incumbent Ilham Aliyev, officials said Wednesday. With nearly 55% of the ballots counted...
Feb 07, 2024
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border package, scuttling deal they had demanded from Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border package Wednesday, scuttling months of negotiations with Democrats on legislation intended to cut back record numbers of illegal border...
Feb 07, 2024
Canadian artistic swimming great Frechette wowed by Simoneau's golden performance
Artistic swimming great Sylvie Frechette could barely stand the uncertainty in the moments before Canada's Jacqueline Simoneau won a world title at the world aquatic championships in Doha, Qatar. Frec...
Feb 07, 2024
Former MVP Martinez wants to make history at CF Montreal: 'I still have the energy'
Josef Martinez isn't scoring at the goal-per-game rate he used to in Major League Soccer. But the 30-year-old striker believes he still has a lot to give, especially to a developing club like CF Montr...
Feb 07, 2024
